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Hi Andy, For what these cost I would say you have a couple of options, CVA makes several models of single shots in 35 Rem. If you don't mind the plastic stocks. For similar money you should be able to find a NIB or used H&R handi rifle in 35 Rem. or you could buy a Henry single shot in 357 mag. and ream it to 35 Rem. it's been done before and the .001 difference in the bore diameter is nothing to worry about. There are probably others cost wise but those are what come to mind.

Hi Andy, For what these cost I would say you have a couple of options, CVA makes several models of single shots in 35 Rem. If you don't mind the plastic stocks. For similar money you should be able to find a NIB or used H&R handi rifle in 35 Rem. or you could buy a Henry single shot in 357 mag. and ream it to 35 Rem. it's been done before and the .001 difference in the bore diameter is nothing to worry about. There are probably others cost wise but those are what come to mind.

Jedman

Problem with re chambering. The 357 is often a bastard twist not so suitable to larger 35’s. Been there done that. ;(

The 35 rem handis where hard to find & get WHEN THRY MADE TheM!
CW

NRA Life member • REMEMBER, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE its being paid for in BLOOD.

Thanks for that insight, Jedman. We haven't been successful in finding a Handi Rifle - which we'd prefer - in .35 Remington, or .357 for that matter. We intend to use only cast bullets in this set up anyway so, you're right, the slight dimensional difference won't matter. The plastic stocks are fine and may be an advantage. The Henry is a very nice looking rifle but feels quite bulky to us. Sometimes the joy is in the searching...

The .35 Remington seems like it would best fill the bill here. The power of the .350 Rem Mag and .35 Whelen, and even the .358 Winchester are unnecessary for our purposes; mainly deer stalking. A 16 twist barrel would be paramount.

Everything's bigger in Texas! : ) We certainly enjoy our .35 Whelen and feel a sense of rich Americana every time we use that glorious round. We'd probably snare the mice to make them more edible and are certain to never see another moose this side of Glory. Your comments are most appreciated!

The .35 Remington seems like it would best fill the bill here. The power of the .350 Rem Mag and .35 Whelen, and even the .358 Winchester are unnecessary for our purposes; mainly deer stalking. A 16 twist barrel would be paramount.

This 100% holds true for me too. (Says the man who owns all the others too as well as a 358 Norma Magnum)

I’m just a 35 cal but and this darn thread is gonna cost me some overtime!

CW

NRA Life member • REMEMBER, FREEDOM IS NOT FREE its being paid for in BLOOD.

Texas by God, could you, or anyone here, recommend a gunsmith who will do this work? We have a very old but solid H&R 20 ga. and a mint 1990s vintage H&R 16 ga. either of which we would gladly submit for conversion.